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Geographical indications and trademarks: between conflict and coexistence
Geographical indications (GIs) protect the name of a product originating from a specific geographical area and which owes its qualities or reputation to its origin. It is common for trademarks to include terms that are identical or evocative of a GI or, conversely, for a GI to include terms found in earlier trademarks, which can give rise to conflicts.
The Paris Local Division of the UPC confirms Jurisdiction in the Sun Patent Trust v. Vivo Case
On October 30, 2025, the Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) issued an order (UPC_CFI_361/2025) rejecting the plea of lack of jurisdiction raised by Vivo in the dispute against Sun Patent Trust.
PACE no longer available for search as from February 1st, 2026
Programme for accelerated prosecution of European patent applications (“PACE”) no longer available for search as from February 1st, 2026.
UPC Decision: The Paris Central Division clarifies its method for assessing inventive step
In a key decision dated 20 October 2025 (UPC_CFI_189/2024), in the case between Meril Life Sciences and Edwards Lifesciences, the Paris Central Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has provided important clarifications on its approach to assessing inventive step.
UPC – Admission of Apple as an intervener in a dispute concerning the confidentiality regime
On 23 September 2025, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) issued an important order (UPC_CoA_631/2025 and 632/2025) regarding the admission of Apple as an intervener in appeals filed by Ericsson in infringement actions pending before the local division of Milan against ASUS, Arvato et Digital River.
UPC Court fee amendment as of January 1, 2026
The Administrative Committee of the Unified Patent Court has adopted amendments to the court fees.